Stability ball chairs provide a healthy ergonomic option in the workplace
(Evolution chiar, 2010)
MEASURABLE EDUCATION GOALS: By a dental hygienist incorporating the stability ball into the workday, the goal is to reduce the head and shoulders from leaning forward throughout the day. OBJECTIVES:
Ergonomic techniques for a dental hygienist
What is a stability ball and why is it used?
Benefits and use of a stability ball in the dental field
Proper ergonomics when sitting on the stability ball
Proper transition from a regular dental chair to a stability ball chair
The cost of the stability ball chair
Different colours available
The association that supports the stability ball chair
ERGONOMICS IN THE DENTAL OFFICE
"Ergonomics is the study of human performance and work place design." (Darby and Walsh, 2010)
Maintain good posture
Thighs parallel to then floor
Feet flat on the floor
Neutral positioning with forearm and wrist
Relax shoulders
Avoid pinching of instruments
(Darby and Walsh, 2010)
WHAT A STABILITY BALL IS AND WHY IS IT USED?
(Student Loupes, 2011)
Many jobs in the dental field require sitting for long periods of time and after a long day at work, sitting on a regular dental chair creates stress on the body. This chair is designed with the dental professional in mind, it is a stability ball that has been designed with a base and wheels. It has been designed into a chair to eliminate back lower back, neck and musculo-skeletal pain. Sitting in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, can put you at risk for back injury (Evolution, 2010). (Student Loupes, 2011)
(Evolution chair, 2010)
BENEFITS AND USE: Poor posture and weak muscles from slouching all day at work creates strain on the body from poor ergonomics. By using the stability ball chair it increases core muscle strength, which helps with supporting the spine through a process of active sitting. By using this chair, adjusting the body to the movement of the ball, engages deep core muscles while keeping an upright position. With the ability to adjust the height and base of the ball chair to fit specific needs, helps with proper body alignment for each dental hygienist. People between five and six and a half feet will find this ball most beneficial.
(Evolution, 2010)
SITTING ON THE STABILITY BALL: When sitting on the stability ball it is important to remember to relax the neck and shoulders. Sitting with the hips slightly higher then the knees will relieve spinal compression and correct alignment. By sitting tall, this will elongate the spine and allow for proper back posture. By sitting with 40% weight on the feet and 60% weight on the gluteus maximus, this is the best way to sit on the stability ball to ensure proper weight distribution.The stability wall engages core muscles, while improving posture.
(Youtube, 2011)
TRANSITION: When transitioning from a regular dental chair to the stability ball chair, it is important to give the body ample time to get use to the new chair. Here is the schedule for the first four weeks, to ensure proper use of this chair. Use the time duration listed below for daily use:
DAYS
Week ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
1
15 minutes
1 hours 45 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
5 hours 15 minutes
2
20 minutes
2 hours
3 hours 45 minutes
5 hours 30 minutes
3
30 minutes
2 hours 15 minutes
4 hours
5 hours 45 minutes
4
40 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
4 hours 15 minutes
6 hours
5
1 hours
2 hours 45 minutes
4 hours 30 minutes
6 hours 30 minutes
6
1 hours 15 minutes
3 hours
4 hours 45 minutes
7 hours
7
1 hours 30 minutes
3 hours 15 minutes
5 hours
8 hours
(Evolution chair, 2010) COST:
The stability ball chair ranges in price from $150.00 to $200.00, depending on the chair package purchased. The two main dental companies in Ontario that carry the stability ball include: K Dental Inc in Scarborough Ontario, Henry Schien, in Niagara.
THE STABILITY BALL CHAIR IS AVAILABLE IN MANY DIFFERENT COLOURS
Animal color cozy
Animal color cozy
Animal color cozy
Animal color cozy
(Evolution Chair, 2010)
The stability ball product is recognized under the Canadian Physiotherapy Association "The Evolution ChairTM provides the necessary adjustments to attain correct posture and limit the incidence of pain, while also providing an ideal platform for stretching and exercise."(The Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 2010)
(The Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 2010) References
Darby, Michele L., and Margaret M. Walsh. Dental hygiene Theory and Practice. Third ed. St.Louis: Saunders, 2010. 140-41.
Stability ball chairs provide a healthy ergonomic option in the workplace
(Evolution chiar, 2010)
MEASURABLE EDUCATION GOALS: By a dental hygienist incorporating the stability ball into the workday, the goal is to reduce the head and shoulders from leaning forward throughout the day.
OBJECTIVES:
Ergonomic techniques for a dental hygienist
ERGONOMICS IN THE DENTAL OFFICE
"Ergonomics is the study of human performance and work place design." (Darby and Walsh, 2010)
(Darby and Walsh, 2010)
WHAT A STABILITY BALL IS AND WHY IS IT USED?
Many jobs in the dental field require sitting for long periods of time and after a long day at work, sitting on a regular dental chair creates stress on the body. This chair is designed with the dental professional in mind, it is a stability ball that has been designed with a base and wheels. It has been designed into a chair to eliminate back lower back, neck and musculo-skeletal pain. Sitting in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, can put you at risk for back injury (Evolution, 2010).
(Student Loupes, 2011)
BENEFITS AND USE:
Poor posture and weak muscles from slouching all day at work creates strain on the body from poor ergonomics. By using the stability ball chair it increases core muscle strength, which helps with supporting the spine through a process of active sitting. By using this chair, adjusting the body to the movement of the ball, engages deep core muscles while keeping an upright position. With the ability to adjust the height and base of the ball chair to fit specific needs, helps with proper body alignment for each dental hygienist. People between five and six and a half feet will find this ball most beneficial.
SITTING ON THE STABILITY BALL:
When sitting on the stability ball it is important to remember to relax the neck and shoulders. Sitting with the hips slightly higher then the knees will relieve spinal compression and correct alignment. By sitting tall, this will elongate the spine and allow for proper back posture. By sitting with 40% weight on the feet and 60% weight on the gluteus maximus, this is the best way to sit on the stability ball to ensure proper weight distribution.The stability wall engages core muscles, while improving posture.
(Youtube, 2011)
TRANSITION:
When transitioning from a regular dental chair to the stability ball chair, it is important to give the body ample time to get use to the new chair. Here is the schedule for the first four weeks, to ensure proper use of this chair. Use the time duration listed below for daily use:
COST:
The stability ball chair ranges in price from $150.00 to $200.00, depending on the chair package purchased. The two main dental companies in Ontario that carry the stability ball include: K Dental Inc in Scarborough Ontario, Henry Schien, in Niagara.
THE STABILITY BALL CHAIR IS AVAILABLE IN MANY DIFFERENT COLOURS
(Evolution Chair, 2010)
The stability ball product is recognized under the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
"The Evolution ChairTM provides the necessary adjustments to attain correct posture and limit the incidence of pain, while also providing an ideal platform for stretching and exercise."(The Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 2010)
(The Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 2010)
References
Darby, Michele L., and Margaret M. Walsh. Dental hygiene Theory and Practice. Third ed. St.Louis: Saunders, 2010. 140-41.
Evolution Chair., (2010). Exercise While Sitting. Retrieved November 14, 2011 from http://www.evolutionchair.com/
Posture Perfect Solutions Limited., (2010). Exercise While Sitting. Retrieved November 14, 2011 from
http://www.evolutionchair.com/
Student Loupes., (2011). Why Loupes. Retrieved November 14, 2011 from
http://www.studentloupes.co.uk/why-loupes
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association., (2011). Evolution Chair, by Posture Perfect Solutions Ltd. Retrieved November 14, 2011 from
http://www.physiotherapy.ca/public.asp?WCE=C=47|K=228128